| Overall Score | 3.7 | 3.1 |
| Type | UK/European IT Services | European MSP |
| Employees | 21000 | 3500 |
| Founded | 1981 | 1887 |
| Headquarters | Hatfield, United Kingdom | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Revenue | $7.5B | $600M |
| Salary Range | $40,000 - $130,000 | $35,000 - $110,000 |
| Specialties | Managed Services, Cloud, IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Hardware & Licensing | Managed Services, Digital Workplace, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Modern Workplace, IT Infrastructure |
| Certifications | Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Cisco Partner, VMware Partner, ISO 27001 | Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Cisco Partner, ISO 27001 |
| Green Flags | Strong financial performance β consistent revenue and profit growth
FTSE 250 listed provides transparency and governance
Good client retention rates driven by quality service delivery
Acquisition strategy (Pinnacle, Crayon) demonstrates disciplined growth
Strong UK and European market position with manufacturing/industrial depth | Strong European heritage and 135+ year history in technology services
Deep Benelux market presence with good government relationships
Digital workplace and modern workplace services are well-regarded
Workspace 365 and digital workplace IP provides product differentiation |
| Red Flags | Limited brand recognition outside Europe and UK
Below-market compensation compared to US consulting firms
Thin margins in hardware and licensing resell business
Integration risk from ongoing acquisition strategy
Managed services margin pressure from hyperscaler competition | Financial instability β multiple ownership changes, near-collapse events
Massive downsizing from peak of 28,000 employees to ~3,500
Private equity ownership churn creates strategic whiplash
Brand reputation damaged by repeated restructuring and asset sales
Limited geographic scope outside Benelux and UK |
| Worker Pros | FTSE 250 transparency and financial stability
Strong UK and European market position
Good work-life balance compared to US consulting peers
Consistent growth β stable employment
Good client retention and long-term relationships | Long heritage and established brand in Benelux
Digital workplace IP (Workspace 365) is genuinely useful
Good relationships with Benelux government clients
Modern workplace focus aligns with market demand |
| Worker Cons | Limited brand presence outside UK/Europe
Below-market compensation for senior technical roles
Hardware/Licensing resell has thin margins
Acquisition integration can be bumpy
Managed services margins under hyperscaler pressure | Multiple ownership changes create strategic whiplash
Massive downsizing from 28K to 3.5K β shadow of former self
Below-market compensation across most roles
Limited geographic reach outside Benelux/UK |